Day: October 15, 2008

  • Alumni pursue careers in environmental law

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    Foley & Lardner LLP is the largest and among the most prestigious law firms in Wisconsin. Both Mark Thimke ’76 modernization processes, and Tanya Thresher O’Neil ’95 political science, are attorneys at the Milwaukee office, each specializing in environmental law. Another UW-Green Bay graduate, Christine Korth ’92 interdisciplinary studies, works as a paralegal in the…

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    UW-Green Bay students invite community to trick-or-treat

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    GREEN BAY – Parents are invited to bring children ages 14 and under to a Safe Trick-or-Treat Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus.

  • UW-Green Bay upgrades highlighted in 'Campus Safety'

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    A feature article in the September/October 2008 edition of Campus Safety magazine highlights recent upgrades on two campuses: Quinnipiac (Conn.) University, and UW-Green Bay. The article addresses the one-card system, electronic security measures and emergency notification. Among those quoted or consulted from UW-Green Bay were Randy Christopherson of Public Safety, Paul Wikgren of Business and…

  • Apply now for Grants in Aid of Research

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    The opportunity to submit a grant request for UWGB Research Council’s Grants in Aid of Research Program won’t last forever! Guidelines and instructions are available at http://www.uwgb.edu/rc/. Please e-mail your one merged file application to nonnl@uwgb.edu on, or before Monday, Oct. 27.

  • For faculty and staff, $10 tickets for bluegrass at Weidner

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    Weidner Center Presents announces a special $10 offer for UW-Green Bay faculty and staff for the ‘Cherryholmes’ concert on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The band is billed as “America’s new first family of bluegrass” with vocals, instrumentals and a mix of traditional favorites and new compositions. There is no limit on the number…

  • Security alert: car break-ins

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    Public Safety released a statement today notifying the campus community that between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 14), several parked cars were broken into at the East Housing Parking Lot located on Walter Way in the Residence Life complex. Anyone with information was asked to contact University Police at 465-2300 ext. 2, or…

  • A small change to Keep Campus Beautiful Day

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    Join Academic and Classified Staff personnel in an effort to keep campus beautiful. They will be picking up trash at noon and after work on campus next Thursday, Oct. 23. Work alone or with a team. Simply RSVP Linda Parins (parinsl@uwgb.edu) and tell her you’re happy to help. (Note: It was announced earlier the cleanup…

  • Planning meeting for Cancer Society event

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    Planning is underway for the 2009 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, set for April 4. The committee is seeking individuals to help them in a variety of areas, including Publicity, Entertainment & Activities, Facilities, Relay Website, Volunteer Coordination, Silent Auction, Team Recruitment, and Sponsorship. Want to learn more? A planning meeting is set for…

  • Buckthorn-free is the way to be

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    Join the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity’s effort to create a “Buckthorn-Free Cofrin Arboretum.” Common and glossy buckthorn are aggressive invasive plant species in the Cofrin Arboretum that have a negative impact on existing plant communities. The project has a goal to eradicate invasive buckthorn species in the 290-acre arboretum within the next three years. A…

  • Basketball seasons set to start

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    Had enough of the up and down Packers yet? Well, you’re in luck. The men’s and women’s basketball seasons get underway this Friday, Oct. 17, with the first official practices. The men’s first exhibition game is Nov. 1 vs. Minnesota-Duluth. The regular season opens Nov. 18 at Utah. The women’s team tips off with an…